noun
der Schreck, -en
fright
Ein plötzliches Gefühl von Angst oder Erschrecken, das oft durch etwas Unerwartetes ausgelöst wird.
The German word "Schreck" is a masculine noun meaning "fright," "shock," or "scare."
- It is not made up of smaller words but is a standalone noun.
- It describes a sudden feeling of fear or surprise.
Similar words:
- Angst (fear, anxiety)
- Erschrecken (startlement, the act of being startled)
- Todesangst (fear of death)
Difference:
- Schreck typically refers to a brief or sudden moment of fear or shock.
- Angst can be more prolonged or existential worry.
- Erschrecken is more about the process or act of being startled rather than the feeling itself.
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Examples
Du hast mir einen großen Schreck eingejagt.noun
You gave me a big fright.
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